Summary
In the World Baseball Classic, Ozzie Albies from the Atlanta Braves hit the first-ever walk-off home run in the tournament's history. His home run led the Netherlands to beat Nicaragua in their second game.
Key Facts
- Ozzie Albies plays for the Atlanta Braves and the Netherlands team in the World Baseball Classic.
- He hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning, helping the Netherlands win against Nicaragua.
- This home run was the first walk-off in World Baseball Classic history.
- The ball left Albies' bat at 106.1 mph and traveled 411 feet.
- Albies was 2-for-4 during the game and drove in all four runs for the Netherlands.
- The Netherlands currently has one win and one loss in the tournament.
- Nicaragua was close to winning its first World Baseball Classic game before Albies' home run.
